Romantic comedy with all members, why am I single?

Chapter 227 It's Not Voluntary
"No no no!"

"I am the noble Queen of the Night! I am your own fallen angel, Black Cat! I am not interested in this kind of love light novel that likes to moan without reason!"

"Only those stupid followers of the sun would be interested in this kind of light novel."

Under the strange gaze of the customer who just walked over, Gogen Ruri quickly shook her head vigorously, suppressed the impulse in her heart, and put on a professional and well-behaved smile again.

That’s right, she is just not interested in love-themed light novels like “April”, and it’s definitely not because she has no money or is reluctant to buy it!

"Here is your book and your change. Thank you for your business!"

A moment later, after completing the checkout by scanning the code and handing the book and change to the customer, Gogen Ruri forced herself not to look at the poster of "April" that was posted at the door and could be seen as soon as she looked up.

"The colors and lines are pretty good. Although not as good as mine, they are much better than those third-rate painters. But why is the mouth drawn so weird?"

"For him to be chosen with this kind of talent, I can only say that Luffy is a fool with no vision."

"Only idiots would like this kind of light novel written by idiots."

Gokou Ruri's eyes wandered around, not knowing where to look, while she complained secretly in her heart.

Thinking about the many times she had submitted her hard-earned works (comics), which were all criticized by the editors and rejected, she felt unhappy and jealous that this unknown artist, whose skills were "not as good" as hers, was chosen to draw illustrations and posters for the best-selling light novels even though his paintings were so "weird".

Of course, she would not admit the latter!

But at this moment, her wandering eyes suddenly swept over the book "April" that Chie Takasago had put aside, and she was stunned for a moment.

Then the curiosity that had been forcibly suppressed in my heart emerged again and became stronger and stronger.

"Oh, this book 'April' is written by Chie Takasago?"

Gogen Ruri's eyes couldn't help but flicker.

The point is.
"It seems that this copy of April has already been opened?"

what to do! what to do!
Although she didn't want to admit it, her curiosity was like a cat's tail sweeping back and forth across her heart, making her fingertips move unconsciously!

"No! I won't look at it! I'm the Fallen Angel Black Cat!"

"but."

“Just scrutinizing and criticizing”

At this moment, in Gokou Ruri's eyes, the book "April" placed in the corner was like a dark Bible emitting dark magic, which attracted her attention firmly.

Countless headache-inducing whispers echoed in her ears, causing her body to completely lose control.

She clearly refused, but in the end she still picked up the book "April", turned the pages little by little, and then.
Gogen Ruri felt that she was contaminated. No, she was corroded by the divine power.

It was obviously just a very ordinary, completely unoriginal plot common in school, but between the lines was filled with the sacred power of angels, which was one level higher than the Familiar of the Sun.

That power forcibly pulled her into the world of the book, and then, with her every breath, it continued to erode her and made her addicted to it, unable to extricate herself.

"Hi Mi Ma Sai! Hi Mi Ma Sai——"

It was not until the customer who had appeared in front of the cashier counter at some point called her several times, and finally had no choice but to wave his hand in front of her eyes to block her view, that she came to her senses with a cry.

"Guo Baa Nasai!"

Realizing that it was still working hours, Gogen Ruri blushed unconsciously. She quickly apologized while taking the book and money and scanning the code to get the change.

The girl opposite, who looked about 20 years old and dressed like a college student, didn't pay any attention. After noticing that she was reading "April", she couldn't help but ask curiously, "You were also reading "April" just now, right? Is this light novel really that good?"

Gogen Ruri paused, and couldn't help but recall her previous complaints. A hint of embarrassment suddenly flashed across her eyes, and her expression became a little unnatural.

"Yeah, it's pretty good looking."

As Gokou Ruri spoke, she quickly defended herself in her mind, saying that this was just for work, and that selling one more copy of "April" would increase the store's sales a little more.

Although she is just an employee and doesn't get commission, the store's business is good and the boss is happy, so maybe he will give her a raise?
So, this is really just for work! It’s not that she thinks “April” is super good!
The girl opposite obviously didn't know that under Gokuru Ruri's well-behaved appearance, there was a proud soul hidden. Upon hearing this, she couldn't help but smile and said, "My friend also said it was very good. She finished reading it in one go at eleven o'clock last night, but she couldn't fall asleep afterwards. Her head was full of the plot of the book, so after taking a bath, she couldn't help staying up late to read it again. As a result, she said she would go shopping together today, but now she is still sleeping soundly."

A complicated look flashed across Gokuri Ruri's eyes, and she didn't know how to respond for a moment. However, after the girl left with the packed books and change, her hand began to reach out for "April" uncontrollably again.

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"This must be a curse from an angel. I didn't do this willingly!"

Gogen Ruri muttered something in a low voice with a proud look on her face, then completely gave up struggling. As if she was afraid of wasting time, she quickly opened the book and began to read it in a hurry.

"Hanging socks and shoes on tree branches? What idiot would do that in real life!"

"Playing a harmonica can attract pigeons? Is this magic?"

"And when I was taking the photo, a gust of wind happened to blow by, and I accidentally took a photo of my fat body. This is too ridiculous!"

"Well, black cats are the cutest~!"

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Unconsciously, Gogen Ruri's tense expression relaxed unconsciously like ice and snow thawing. A smile appeared at the corner of her mouth from time to time, and stars twinkled faintly in her pupils.

She originally hoped that Chie Takasago could come back soon, but now...
On the other side, Chie Takasago, who had been running all the way, finally arrived at Fanxing, panting, holding the three copies of "April" in her arms.

"As expected, Iura-senpai is here! Damn Noha!"

After seeing Fanxing open its doors so early, Chie Takasago immediately guessed that Iura Hide and the others must have come here to start rehearsing.

So Noha Sugaya never called her to inform her, obviously she had forgotten about her.

This made her grit her teeth and she wanted to pin Noha Sugaya to the bed and beat her up.

However, when she thought about how she and Iura Hide were not very familiar with each other and could only be considered acquaintances, getting autographs might be easy, but if she wanted to see the second volume of "April" in advance, she would definitely need Sugaya Noha's help. She tried hard to suppress this thought, as if nothing had happened, and walked quickly towards the stage with her usual gentle smile.

"Huh? Are you rehearsing?" Noha Sugaya, who was recording with her mobile phone, had no idea that Chie Takasago's anger bar was almost full. Suddenly, she heard Chie Takasago's voice behind her. She just turned her head quickly and looked at her with a little dissatisfaction. She put her finger on her lips and made a gesture of silence. Then she turned her head again and looked at Iura Hide on the stage.

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Chie Takasago's smile froze, a row of black lines appeared on her forehead, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch.

Even though she had noticed that Noha Sugaya was recording a video, and knew that her sudden voice would indeed disturb Noha Sugaya, and even Iura Hide and others who were rehearsing on the stage, she couldn't help but feel her chest heaving violently when she saw Noha Sugaya ignoring her, and the thought that she had just suppressed broke free and emerged again.

"Hold it!"

"You must hold back!"

"First, get the autograph and the second volume of April. Then, I'll deal with this guy who values ​​women over friends!"

Seeing that Motoko also turned her head to look at her, Chie Takasago hurriedly tried to control her temper that was about to explode, forced a kind smile on her face again, raised her hand and greeted Motoko.

Not far away, Ichichi Xingge, who was crossing his arms and deliberately making a serious expression, frowned subconsciously.

Just now, because of the sudden arrival of Chie Takasago, the drum beats of Ijichi Kouka and the singing of Hoshino Ai were distracted.

If it were an ordinary audience, they might not notice it given the environment and atmosphere on the scene, but there are many professionals in the industry here tonight, and they can hear such low-level mistakes at once.

When Yidizhi Xingge thought of this, he sighed again in his heart.

However, she did not intend to criticize or preach to Hoshino Ai and the others because it was useless.

Unless you are a one-in-a-million genius, like Iura Hide in her eyes, no matter your technique, coordination, or mentality on stage, you need to rely on a lot of practice to improve slowly.

The only reason Hoshino Ai and the others have only been practicing for a short time and therefore have relatively little experience.

Even if Pochi-chan has a severe social anxiety, she will gradually adapt to the stage after doing it more times.

So what we need to do now is to help Hoshino Ai and the others adapt to the stage faster.

"Why haven't those guys arrived yet?"

Ijichi Hoshika stopped paying attention to the performance on the stage. She took out her cell phone to check the time in front of Hoshino Ai and the others, then turned around and walked away before calling Hiroi Kikuri.

As expected, Hoshino Ai and Ijichi Kouka, who noticed this scene, made obvious mistakes again. Even Pochi-chan, who was supposed to be very stable, was disappointed this time.

Because Ijichi Hoshige's actions were so obvious, even though she kept her head down, she still noticed it out of the corner of her eye.

Then, Pochi-chan, who always has a rich inner drama, couldn't help but start to have wild thoughts, and it was hard for her to not make mistakes.

And compared to the previous mistake, even Noha Sugaya and Chie Takasago noticed this mistake.

But even so, Hoshino Ai and the others did not stop there. Instead, they reacted immediately and tried hard to readjust themselves to the piano playing of Iura Hide.

This made Ichichi Xingge, who had already walked far away but had actually been keeping his ears open and paying attention to this side, feel a little relieved.

"Hey! Where are you guys? Didn't you agree to come before ten o'clock? Why haven't you arrived yet?"

After the call was connected, Ichichi Xingge immediately started yelling without any courtesy.

He said he would come to help, but he's still nowhere to be seen after the agreed time has passed. Plus, this also concerns Nijixia's debut, so Ijichi Hoshika's rage level is now even higher than Takasago Chie's.

"The horses will be here soon!"

First there was a burp, and then the drunken but obviously excited voice of Hiroi Kikuri was heard from the other end of the phone.

"How soon?"

"No, five minutes. Shima-chan said it would be two minutes."

"Then I'll wait for you at the door."

As Ijichi Hoshige said this, her tense expression relaxed a little. After hanging up the phone, she first looked back at the performance still going on on the stage, and then walked outside.

That’s right, in order to allow Hongxia and the others to adapt to the stage faster, she called Hiroi Kikuri and the other two, as well as Mizuno Akina, over in advance.

Including Chie Takasago who came to the stage on her own initiative, there were eight "audience members" in the audience.

Although it is not as good as the official performance, as long as the seniors act more serious, there will be some effect.

As for why she came outside to wait for Hiroi Kikuri and the other three, it was of course because she wanted to arrange a better time to appear.

Just as she arrived at the door to wait for Hiroi Kikuri and the other three, the performance on the stage had already ended.

Without having to watch the video recorded by Noha Sugaya, Hoshino Ai and Ijichi Kouka could already imagine that their performance would be very bad.

"I'm sorry, Onii-chan—"

Hoshino Ai was about to apologize, but before she could finish her words, Iura Hide had already smiled and touched her head, and said softly in a relaxed tone: "What is there to apologize for? It's normal to make mistakes when you first go on stage. I was just playing on the side, and I knew that everyone's attention would not be on me, a keyboard player. Otherwise, if it was me standing in front and singing, I would definitely be more nervous than you."

"Onii-chan"

When their eyes met, Hoshino Ai couldn't help but feel warm in her heart. Feeling the warmth from Iura Hide's palm, she couldn't help but close her eyes comfortably. Like a clingy kitten, she skillfully snuggled into his arms.

At the same time, Ijichi Hongxia, who was also a little depressed, was slightly stunned, and then showed a thoughtful expression.

"Xiu is right!"

"During the performance, the audience's attention was basically focused on Xiao Ai. Even the guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist paid little attention, not to mention me who was at the back."

"Even if most of the audience wanted to look at me, they would be blocked by Xiao Ai and the others because of the angle."

"And our performances are all based on Xiu's keyboard, so I don't need to pay attention to the audience, or even Xiao Ai and the others. I just need to listen to Xiu's keyboard and follow her rhythm!"

(End of this chapter)